{"id":17,"date":"2025-01-31T20:43:42","date_gmt":"2025-01-31T20:43:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/web.cathysvillage.local\/?page_id=17"},"modified":"2025-02-06T19:15:32","modified_gmt":"2025-02-06T19:15:32","slug":"cathys-village-testimonials-real-stories-real-experiences","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cathysvillage.org\/index.php\/about\/cathys-village-testimonials-real-stories-real-experiences\/","title":{"rendered":"Cathy\u2019s Village Testimonials: Real Stories, Real Experiences"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Discover the heartwarming stories shared by our community of parents who have experienced the exceptional care and nurturing environment at Cathy\u2019s Village.&nbsp;<strong>Our testimonials provide a glimpse into the positive impact we\u2019ve had on families, showcasing the joy, growth, and satisfaction they\u2019ve found in our play-based In-Home Program.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Explore the heartfelt quotes and genuine photos that capture the essence of Cathy\u2019s Village and the wonderful moments families have cherished. These testimonials reflect the trust, warmth, and support that define our community, giving you firsthand insights into the enriching experiences we offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join us in celebrating the journey of families who have been a part of Cathy\u2019s Village, where every story is a testament to the love and dedication we put into fostering a space where children can blossom and grow. Your positive experience could be the next story we proudly share!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>\u201c<em>Miss Cathy truly loves children and building a community. You will not find a more passionate and dedicated childcare provider in this neighborhood. Along with being a great nurturer and teacher, Cathy has raised many children in her life.&nbsp; Leaving my daughter in her care was like leaving her with grandma. There are home cooked meals, outings (to local parks, the zoo, etc), family outings on weekends and even off-hours care. Miss Cathy offers a \u201cParent\u2019s night out\u201d once a month so that parents can go out without the kiddos. (I loved those!) She organizes picnics and events for all the family\u2019s and children in her care. This really helps build a community of local parents and kids. And does she do this to get rich? Of course not! She does this because she loves kids and communities of families. \u201c<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><em>\u201cWe had to remove our daughter from her care due to moving out of the neighborhood (into the tri-delta area of the SF Bay). Her daycare is one the places I miss most in my old neighborhood. I doubt I\u2019ll ever find such a quality care provider anywhere I go. Her daycare is a true hidden gem in the Oakland hills.\u201d<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><em>\u201cOur daughter was was at Cathy\u2019s Village for almost a year and we were delighted with the care she received. Cathy and Tim truly love the children and they\u2019ve created a warm, homey environment, including a beautiful outdoor play area and tons of handmade toys. Everything is kept super clean and orderly, and they take care of \u201cextras\u201d like laundry, if the kids need a change during the day. They also provide all meals, which is a convenience any parent can appreciate. The program is play-based, with some structured activities built in, and we were always confident that our daughter was busy and happy throughout the day. &nbsp;She really thrived during her time with Ms. Cathy. As others have mentioned, the monthly parents-night-out and other community activities are a very special feature of this daycare\u2013 we\u2019ve never seen any other daycares that offer regular opportunities to a) have a date night; or b) get the families together.&nbsp;<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><em>We recently needed to move our daughter to a preschool closer to our home (the same one our four year old already attended), but leaving Cathy\u2019s Village was a very difficult decision because it truly is a gem of a daycare. We miss it already, and are very grateful to Cathy and Tim for all that they did to support our family during our time there.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><em>Cathy\u2019s Village has played a huge part in our life as we have navigated becoming first time parents and now growing our family by one more!&nbsp;<\/em><em>When we first met Cathy and Tim it was clear that they were creating a nurturing and safe space for children to be cared for, to learn, and to grow. Our oldest daughter has been growing up in Cathy\u2019s village for 2 years, and we recently enrolled our new baby in their care. Cathy is a very experienced educator and as our daughter has grown older she has picked up some amazing skills \u2013 she shows kindness towards other kids, shares toys easily, cleans up often, always says please and thank you, and is even learning phonics and the alphabet at a very young age. Tim and Cathy really care for their space and are always making exciting new enhancements and additions to benefit the children \u2013 whether its restoring vintage toys, repairing books, and always putting up cheerful seasonal decor. As a busy parent, its so nice that Cathy takes care of all meals, and I rest easy knowing that they are healthy and thoughtfully prepared. I also cannot rave enough about the monthly parent\u2019s night out. When I tell my friends about this amazing perk they all get jealous. It\u2019s been a lifeline for us as parents to get some time to go on a date and connect every month, and it\u2019s all thanks to Tim and Cathy\u2019s generous free childcare on the first Friday of the month. I can\u2019t recommend Cathy\u2019s Village enough \u2013 they are experienced, kind, and caring, and I\u2019m so glad my children get to grow up in their care.\u201d -Bonnie G<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>\u201c<em>Cathy and her husband were incredible. We felt very comfortable leaving our daughter in her care (from 3 months to 11 months). If we weren\u2019t moving we\u2019d be happy campers. Five out of five stars all around.\u201d<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><em>\u201cCathy\u2019s Village has played a huge part in our life as we have navigated becoming first time parents and now growing our family by one more! When we first met Cathy and Tim it was clear that they were creating a nurturing and safe space for children to be cared for, to learn, and to grow. Our oldest daughter has been growing up in Cathy\u2019s village for 2 years, and we recently enrolled our new baby in their care. Cathy is a very experienced educator and as our daughter has grown older she has picked up some amazing skills \u2013 she shows kindness towards other kids, shares toys easily, cleans up often, always says please and thank you, and is even learning phonics and the alphabet at a very young age. Tim and Cathy really care for their space and are always making exciting new enhancements and additions to benefit the children \u2013 whether its restoring vintage toys, repairing books, and always putting up cheerful seasonal decor. As a busy parent, its so nice that Cathy takes care of all meals, and I rest easy knowing that they are healthy and thoughtfully prepared. I also cannot rave enough about the monthly parent\u2019s night out. When I tell my friends about this amazing perk they all get jealous. It\u2019s been a lifeline for us as parents to get some time to go on a date and connect every month, and it\u2019s all thanks to Tim and Cathy\u2019s generous free childcare on the first Friday of the month. I can\u2019t recommend Cathy\u2019s Village enough \u2013 they are experienced, kind, and caring, and I\u2019m so glad my children get to grow up in their care.\u201d<\/em><em>&nbsp;<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"807\" height=\"734\" src=\"https:\/\/cathysvillage.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Thank-you-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-176\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cathysvillage.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Thank-you-1.jpg 807w, https:\/\/cathysvillage.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Thank-you-1-300x273.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cathysvillage.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Thank-you-1-768x699.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/cathysvillage.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_2119-1-768x426-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-93\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"477\" src=\"https:\/\/cathysvillage.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_2116-768x477-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-92\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"670\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/cathysvillage.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_2111-670x1024-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-91\"\/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Discover the heartwarming stories shared by our community of parents who have experienced the exceptional care and nurturing environment at Cathy\u2019s Village.&nbsp;Our testimonials provide a glimpse into the positive impact we\u2019ve had on families, showcasing the joy, growth, and satisfaction they\u2019ve found in our play-based In-Home Program. 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